Projector vs TV
Over the last decade, home-viewing technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, and putting up a home cinema system has become more inexpensive than ever. Whether you want to be on the cutting edge of visual fidelity or just want a lovely place to play video games and watch movies, you can find a television that meets your requirements at a reasonable price. However, when installing a home theatre system customers often ask our experts should they install a projector or a TV. With the advancement of technology, many projectors have come very close to top notch TV’s in terms of overall performance. To be honest both options might be excellent for you – it all depends on the environment you are using them in and on your personal preferences.
When to choose projector for home theatre
· A projector is recommended if your home theater resembles a smaller version of a movie theater. Instead of an ultra-bright TV, which may require various brightness and contrast adjustments in a dark room built for immersive viewing, these places are supposed to maximize the viewing experience with a softer, more cinema-like picture. Plus, instead of 16:9, you may see the movie the way it was designed to be seen in ultra-wide aspect ratio.
· Also if you are into bigger screens, for example over 100 inches, you should go with projector option. Some projectors can give you a wide, crystal clear picture diagonal of more than 300 inches. Comparing to the unbearable prices of large TV’s, high end projectors are definitely winners in this area.
· Light is extremely important! The use of light is crucial in home theater design. There's a reason movie theaters are dimly lit and lack windows. If you have perfect light control in your home theater and like a dark movie-watching setting, the reflected light from a projector will be more comfortable for your eyes.
When to choose a TV for home theatre
· When thinking of home theatres, you should know that not all of them are designed especially for movie screening. Some spaces are designed in a way to be media or entertainment rooms, where people can watch some sports, play games, read or simply entertain. In this case a TV is a much better option to serve that purpose, and additionally it will easily blend in the space.
· Once again, the light issues. If your home theater is set up more like a media or entertainment room, there is a high possibility that you will have windows there. Although you can cover up your windows, you can never achieve a true dark effect, and that is why TV’s are much better for spaces with natural light source, because they can easily overcome ambient light with their supreme settings.
· Finally, space on the wall issue. If your media or entertainment room is limited in wall space, it is very obvious that you need to install a TV. Keep that in mind while designing your space.
Whether you decide to choose projector or a TV for your home theatre, FigyTech experts can help you and guide you through the whole process. We will present the best possible design and ideas for your space, and set up your screening system in no time. Just give us a call!